In 17 Italian cities, the highest "red" level of air has been declared due to the heat

People in Europe are suffering from scorching hot weather. In particular, the "red" level of air was announced in 17 Italian cities. The most difficult situation is currently observed in Sicily, where forest fires are occurring due to the temperature rising above 40 degrees. The fire also started in the suburbs of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Residents are being evacuated from the dangerous area. It is very difficult to eliminate the spread of fire, the wind speed reaches 60 kilometers per hour. Earlier we reported that the highest "red" air level was announced in Beijing. This was observed for the first time in the Chinese capital since 1951.